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October 3, 2023
Researchers
ECIU University Research Conference
Learn all about Engagement through challenge-based R&I and learning on the ECIU University Research Conference taking place 3-4 October, 2023 at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
May 23, 2023
Learners
Call for participation 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science in Ancient Olympia (Greece)
The Olympiad in Engineering Science (OES 2023) is an international congress and contest aiming to disseminate and evaluate the recent advances in Engineering Science.
March 20, 2023
Webinar
Towards the Streetsmart City: A research and planning agenda for just cities
The webinar will present a research agenda for participatory urban planning that will be implemented in the New European Bauhaus Lighthouse Demonstrator project NEB-STAR. Join on the 20th of March (12:00-13:00 CET)
March 9, 2023
University Staff
Final session of the Leadership Development Program took place in Barcelona
The final session of the 17th ECIU Leadership Development Program focused on different themes: from the alignment of the institutional strategies with the ECIU University; to the challenge-based approach to support innovation and ...
December 15, 2022
University Staff
ECIU 25th Anniversary Celebration
The University of Twente is hosting a celebration on the 25th anniversary of the ECIU with a hybrid exhibition 'Back to the Future' and a party.
November 21, 2022
Webinar
Utopia is a necessary country. Future workshops in the context of Engaged Research
‘Future workshops’ were developed by Austrian writer, journalist, historian and peace campaigner Robert Jungk. They offer spaces for citizens to engage in critical interrogation, creative forward-looking planning, and realisation...
September 6, 2022
Learners
New Summer school: RNA Viruses: Interactions with hosts, vectors and cells
This summer school will focus on RNA viruses and their molecular interactions with the host cell, September 6-9 at University of Aveiro.
May 27, 2022
Learners
ECIU University challenges at UniTrento: Sustainable telecommunications and remote work in the mountains
More than 40 students from ECIU member universities have spent a few days in Val di Sole to solve two challenges proposed by companies and organisations from the Trento region.
May 24, 2022
EU Affairs
Join us to discuss Challenge-Based Research to enhance the impact of European universities
ECIU University invites you to the presentation of its paper on Challenge-Based Research on 24 May at 15:00 CET at Rue d’Arlon 22 in Brussels.
May 12, 2022
EU Affairs
ECIU event on micro-credentials - key-note by Commissioner Schmit
Join us to discuss the micro-credentials' political momentum and practical implementation. ECIU University invites you to the presentation of its third micro-credentials paper on 17 June at 9:30CET at an online event.
February 10, 2022
University Staff
Join the COLLab Conference
PIONEER in the COLLab-platform – CONNECT with others and SHARE your experiences in this custom-made online space for HE-teachers and developers. Save date: February 10th, 2022
February 3, 2022
Researchers
SMART-ER Co-creation workshop for Citizen Science Pilots
Join us at the 1st ECIU Citizen Science Co-creation workshop on the 3rd FEBRUARY from 10.00-13.00h CET. Teams will co-design trans-national collaborations with the option of funding from the SMART-ER Project.
January 24, 2022
Webinar
Citizen Science Hubs and Citizen Labs
Teams from ECIU Universities, presenting their current research in slots of 15 minutes, with time to open debate. Programme: Dr. Maya van den Berg (UT) and Dr. Renske van Wijk (UT).
January 17, 2022
Webinar
Simulation games and students social engagement with citizen science
Teams from ECIU Universities, presenting their current research in slots of 15 minutes, with time to open debate. Programme: MEd Nancy Rivas, Dr. Julio Rubio & Dr. Pablo Ayala (TechMont.) and Prof. Ralf Otterpohl (TUHH).
December 20, 2021
Webinar
Citizen Science and empowerment, inclusiveness and equality
ECIU Teams presenting current research in 15 minutes, with time to open debate. Programme: Prof. Petra Benyei (UAB), Prof. Päivi Honkatukia & Dr. Tiina Rättilä (TAU), Prof. Daniela Figueiredo (UAVR) and Prof. Michael Søgaard Jørgensen (AAU)
December 13, 2021
Webinar
Water, environment and community engagement through citizen science
Teams from ECIU Universities, presenting research in slots of 15 minutes, with time for open debate. Programme: Prof. Susana Toboso (UAB), Prof. Fiona Reagan & Dr. Briege Casey (DCU) and Prof. Pedro Beça & Prof. Monica Aresta (UAVR).
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May 23, 2023
Learners
Call for participation 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science in Ancient Olympia (Greece)
The Olympiad in Engineering Science (OES 2023) is an international congress and contest aiming to disseminate and evaluate the recent advances in Engineering Science.
September 6, 2022
Learners
New Summer school: RNA Viruses: Interactions with hosts, vectors and cells
This summer school will focus on RNA viruses and their molecular interactions with the host cell, September 6-9 at University of Aveiro.
May 27, 2022
Learners
ECIU University challenges at UniTrento: Sustainable telecommunications and remote work in the mountains
More than 40 students from ECIU member universities have spent a few days in Val di Sole to solve two challenges proposed by companies and organisations from the Trento region.
October 25, 2021
Learners
Challenges Infosession for students
Have you missed our first event about challenges? Do you want to know more about the ecosystem of ECIU? We are inviting you to our next event on November 3rd.
October 6, 2021
Learners
KICK-OFF EVENT FOR ECIU STUDENTS: AUTUMN CHALLENGES 2021
We are delighted to invite you to our first challenge kick-off event of the Autumn challenges 2021. Join us and learn more about ECIU University, challenge-based learning, challenges and student engagement within ECIU.
September 20, 2021
Learners
Big milestone for the European educational community: EU Commissioner opened the ECIU Extended Reality Campus
On Monday, 20 September, EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel opened the ECIU University Extended Reality (XR) Campus. Via the Campus, learners have an environment to continue learning and have people interacting with each other.
September 20, 2021
Learners
Be part of it: EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel will open the ECIU University XR Campus!
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel will open the ECIU University XR Campus, and you can be part of it. The VR-event will be livestreamed to YouTube. Follow the opening of Europe’s first VR Campus on 20 September at 10 CET here!
February 25, 2021
Learners
Webinar on the Role of Universities in Innovation and Regional development
The ECIU Ph.D. network on the Role of Universities in Innovation and Regional development is having its end webinar on 25 February 2021 from 11.00-13.00.
February 11, 2021
Learners
ECIU University challenges: the launch event
Over 300 students have signed up for more than 30 ECIU University challenges on offer in this spring semester round. Now it’s time to bring the challenge teams together and confront the real-world questions that affect us all.
May 26, 2020
Learners
Join the think tank Create Tomorrow
Get ready for the first online edition of the think tank Create Tomorrow on May 29. Students will work in teams on challenges presented by case partners. ECIU University is one of them. The main goal? To come up with creative solutions!
April 7, 2020
Learners
Registration for the UAB Barcelona Summer School 2020 continues
Registration for the UAB Barcelona Summer School 2020 continues as originally planned, despite the Coronavirus pandemic. So check out the best way to enjoy the experience of an international summer school in Barcelona.
August 12, 2019
Learners
Join the Leaders of Innovation and Impact Summer School!
From the 12th until the 19th of August 2019 the summer school “Leaders of Innovation and Impact” will be organized at the campus of the University of Twente. Get 20% off as ECIU student.
February 20, 2019
Learners
Make the best of your summer – Enrol for the UAB Barcelona Summer School
The best way to enjoy the experience of an international, green and dynamic campus while having the opportunity to discover Barcelona. Students from ECIU universities will have a 20% discount in tuition fees!
December 4, 2018
Learners
i Summer MX – Explore México with this summer schools
Discover four of the most iconic states in Mexico with i Summer MX – Tec de Monterrey, 2 July – 27 July 2018
November 6, 2018
Learners
ECIU Students about the University of 2040
In a unique event that took place in Brussels on 6 November 2018, students of the ECIU universities challenged conventional thinking and discussed the role of universities in 2040. Check out the aftermovie!
September 14, 2018
Learners
ECIU creathon for smarter regional development
Digitalisation, Urbanisation, Climate Change, Sustainability… How do these global trends affect our daily lives and how challenging can they be for the cities that we live in?
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November 11, 2021
Business & Society
Local Partnership Arena at INSA: 70 participants co-creating challenges related to circular economy
INSA Toulouse organised its first Local Partnership Arena on the 4th of November 2021 on the INSA Campus of Toulouse. The theme of this arena was circular economy.
March 9, 2023
University Staff
Final session of the Leadership Development Program took place in Barcelona
The final session of the 17th ECIU Leadership Development Program focused on different themes: from the alignment of the institutional strategies with the ECIU University; to the challenge-based approach to support innovation and ...
December 15, 2022
University Staff
ECIU 25th Anniversary Celebration
The University of Twente is hosting a celebration on the 25th anniversary of the ECIU with a hybrid exhibition 'Back to the Future' and a party.
February 10, 2022
University Staff
Join the COLLab Conference
PIONEER in the COLLab-platform – CONNECT with others and SHARE your experiences in this custom-made online space for HE-teachers and developers. Save date: February 10th, 2022
November 23, 2021
University Staff
XR Campus: virtual reality for instant collaboration, shared understanding and focus
The XR Campus is ECIU University in virtual reality. The Virtual Campus is a huge milestone for the European educational community as it provides instant collaboration opportunities throughout Europe.
April 28, 2021
University Staff
HOW CAN INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITIES FOSTER A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP (WITH A COLLECTIVE VISION) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY?
Register for the ECIU CHEPS Workshop: How can innovative universities foster a long-term relationship for the benefit of the Community? Reflecting on a TEFCE pilot study at an ECIU member university, 28 April 14.00-16.00 (via Zoom).
March 5, 2021
University Staff
WORKSHOP ON INCLUSION AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN
Aalborg University hosted on February 4th an online workshop on inclusion and universal design. The workshop is part of the ECIU University Project. Participants were representatives from the ECIU University member institutions.
March 5, 2021
University Staff
BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF TEACHERS FOR CHALLENGE-BASED LEARNING
On March 5th 25 teachers from 12 universities of the ECIU University network joined the kick-off meeting for building a community of practice.
January 28, 2021
University Staff
Join us at the very first ECIU University online expert event on micro-credentials!
At this event, we will present our white paper on micro-credentials, and we look forward to learning about your views on this topic. The final programme will be published here early January.
January 27, 2021
University Staff
Workshop "Basic principles of Challenge-Based Learning
Within the ECIU University the Center for Teaching and Learning of Hamburg University of Technology offers all partners of the ECIU University an introduction workshop to Challenge-Based Learning . (January 27th).
June 10, 2019
University Staff
Tampere University invites ECIU colleagues to staff week
Tampere University would like to welcome ECIU staff to take part in their International week on 10 - 14 June 2019.
August 20, 2018
University Staff
Participants of the International PhD Summer School: Scientists have to be great communicators
The popularity of the International PhD Summer School organised by Kaunas University of Technology together with ECIU, University of Stavanger and University of Aveiro is growing. This year the Summer School was organised for the 3rd time.
December 11, 2017
University Staff
4th International Conference on Educational Innovation
The 4th International Conference on Educational Innovation, “Designing the Future of Education” will be held from December 11th to 13th, 2017 at the Tecnológico de Monterrey’s campus in Mexico City.
November 28, 2017
University Staff
Third Seminar of the ECIU Leadership Development Programme
Third Seminar of the ECIU Leadership Development Programme, 28 November – 1 December 2017 in Brussels
November 22, 2017
University Staff
Register now for the ECIU Masterclass "Leading and (Re)Design Study Programs"
This year Kaunas University of Technology is hosting ECIU Masterclass on LEADING AND (RE)DESIGN STUDY PROGRAMS. The 2-day event will be held in Kaunas, in innovative and open minded city, on November 22nd and 23rd, 2017.
November 22, 2017
University Staff
Register now for the ECIU Masterclass "Study Programs for Future: Leadership and (Re)Design"
This year Kaunas University of Technology is hosting ECIU Masterclass on LEADING AND (RE)DESIGN STUDY PROGRAMS. The 2-day event will be held in Kaunas, in innovative and open minded city in the heart of Lithuania, 22 – 23 November, 2017
October 26, 2017
University Staff
Workshop on PBL
This workshop is an introduction workshop to the Aalborg PBL model and in general problem based and project based learning. Aalborg University – 26-27 October
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October 3, 2023
Researchers
ECIU University Research Conference
Learn all about Engagement through challenge-based R&I and learning on the ECIU University Research Conference taking place 3-4 October, 2023 at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
February 3, 2022
Researchers
SMART-ER Co-creation workshop for Citizen Science Pilots
Join us at the 1st ECIU Citizen Science Co-creation workshop on the 3rd FEBRUARY from 10.00-13.00h CET. Teams will co-design trans-national collaborations with the option of funding from the SMART-ER Project.
March 4, 2021
Researchers
IEEE TEMS conference „Leading Digital Transformation in Business and Society“
Call for papers: IEE TEMS conference „Leading Digital Transformation in Business and Society“ to be held in Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, August 24 – 27, 2021.
February 8, 2021
Researchers
KEY QUESTIONS ON HOW TO DEFINE, DEVELOP AND PROMOTE CITIZEN SCIENCE
At the ECIU University Citizen Science Consultation event in December 2020, over 80 participants from across the ECIU alliance connected and shared their views on the topic of citizen science.
December 2, 2020
Researchers
ECIU UNIVERSITY CITIZEN SCIENCE CONSULTATION
The ECIU University invites you to our online Citizen Science consultation on 2 December 2020, 1.30-3pm Brussels Time.
June 22, 2020
Researchers
1st KEEN Forum PhD Colloquium 2020
The first KEEN Forum PhD Colloquium is organized by consortium of universities and will be held virtually on August 20, 2020.
June 29, 2016
Researchers
Meet us at the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Forum
Troels Jacobsen, chair of the ECIU Steering Committee Entrepreneurship and Societal Impact of Research will participate in the panel discussion – June 29 2016
May 24, 2022
EU Affairs
Join us to discuss Challenge-Based Research to enhance the impact of European universities
ECIU University invites you to the presentation of its paper on Challenge-Based Research on 24 May at 15:00 CET at Rue d’Arlon 22 in Brussels.
May 12, 2022
EU Affairs
ECIU event on micro-credentials - key-note by Commissioner Schmit
Join us to discuss the micro-credentials' political momentum and practical implementation. ECIU University invites you to the presentation of its third micro-credentials paper on 17 June at 9:30CET at an online event.
January 28, 2021
EU Affairs
Paving the road for the micro-credentials movement
Today, ECIU University presented its micro-credentials white paper at an online event with 300 participants from all over Europe and beyond. The high interest showed that the micro-credentials movement has momentum.
April 16, 2020
EU Affairs
Join #EUvsVirus and participate in the fight against COVID-19!
Join #EUvsVirus and participate in the fight against COVID-19! Supported by the EU Commission, EUvsVirus is an online hackathon organized by the digital ecosystem actors from all over Europe and happening between April 24-26.
March 4, 2020
EU Affairs
Join us for the ECIU University high-level event on the future of European Universities!
Join us on the 4th of March to discuss the future of European Universities. Themis Christophidou, Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport & Culture will give a keynote address to share her vision.
March 4, 2020
EU Affairs
Educational innovation is a shared responsibility
Speak up, let’s be bold and dare to dream. With these words, Victor van der Chijs, chairman of the UT's Executive Board and of the ECIU, opened the first high-level event on the Future of European Universities.
October 21, 2019
EU Affairs
International Partner Days
This International Partner Days are aimed at creating network opportunities, sharing best practices and training our and your skills in a stimulating context. The University of Trento is pleased to invite you from 21st to 23rd October 2019.
October 9, 2019
EU Affairs
ECIU Presents a Smart Regions Agenda for Europe
The European Consortium of Innovative Universities presented ‘A Smart Regions Agenda for Europe: A networked university's perspective’ at an event in Brussels on 9 October 2019.
October 9, 2019
EU Affairs
A Smart Regions Agenda for Europe: A networked university's perspective
The ECIU Smart Regions Agenda for Europe will be presented in Brussels on 9 October 2019.
September 25, 2019
EU Affairs
Rotterdam hosts first ever Copernicus ‘Eyes on Earth’ Roadshow
A as part of its “Copernicus Earth Observation” programme, EASME and the European Commission have launched the Eyes on Earth’ Roadshow – a series of five events across the EU bringing space and Earth observation closer to EU citizens.
September 16, 2019
EU Affairs
ECIU SYMPOSIUM ON STUDENT WELLBEING
The ECIU Symposium on student wellbeing is taking place on September 16-17 at University of Aveiro.
December 6, 2018
EU Affairs
Join the ECIU networking session at the ICT 2018 Conference in Vienna!
Join ECIU's networking session ‘Resilient Smart Regions: beyond digital infrastructure’ takes place at the ICT Conference in Vienna, on 6 December 2018!
November 15, 2018
EU Affairs
Fall ECIU Executive Board Meeting
The Fall ECIU Executive Board Meeting will take place in Hamburg, 15-16 November 2018.
November 6, 2018
EU Affairs
Learning for Tomorrow, Today: Future Fit Universities for 2040
A child born today will not graduate from a European university until around 2040. The question is what type of university education will they experience in another 20 years from now? Take part in the ECIU Symposium – Brussels, 6 November
September 14, 2018
EU Affairs
Science to Design for Society S2D4S workshop
The University of Twente and Novel-T are inviting ECIU Innovation partners for a workshop on Ethical, Legal and Societal (ELS) Readiness Levels.
September 7, 2018
EU Affairs
ECIU Rectors’ and Presidents’ Meeting
This year’s meeting will take place in Brussels, 7 September 2018. On this occasion, the final version of the ECIU Declaration on the future of European universities to EU stakeholders will be presented.
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